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hastily-managed

|has-ti-ly-man-aged|

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/ˈheɪstɪli ˈmænɪdʒd/

rushed handling

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-managed' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' derived from 'haste,' and 'managed,' from the verb 'manage.'

Historical Evolution

'hastily' evolved from the Old English word 'hæst,' meaning 'speed,' and 'manage' from the Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with speed,' and 'manage' meant 'to handle or control.' Together, they imply a rushed handling.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

done or executed in a rushed or hurried manner, often resulting in poor quality or oversight.

The hastily-managed project led to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 01:34